Property Overview:
255 Prospect Ave is a single-family home in San Francisco, CA, built in 1907. It features 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 1,245 sq. ft. of living space. The home includes a parking garage, updated kitchen, and new foundations. The estimated home value is $1,802,000.
Neighborhood Highlights:
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Crime Rate:
- Personal crime risk: 19.7% (higher than state average of 11.8%).
- Property crime risk: 15% (higher than state average of 10.8%).
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Schools:
Nearby schools include Huerta (Dolores) Elementary, S.F. County Opportunity (Hilltop), and Lick (James) Middle.- Average SAT score: 874 (below state average of 975).
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Job Market:
- 50.4% white-collar jobs, 49.6% blue-collar jobs.
- Unemployment rate: 5.9% (higher than state average of 4.7%).
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Demographics:
- Community population: 78,833 (7% growth since 2000).
- 52% families with children.
- Largest age group: 25-34 years (24.98%).
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Natural Disaster Risk:
- Low flood risk, low tornado risk, high earthquake risk.
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Weather:
- Average temperature: 48.2°F (January), 63.1°F (July).
- Average rainfall: 21.8 inches/year.
- Average snowfall: 0 inches/year.
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Cost of Living:
- Median household income: $55,437.
- Average annual spending: $45,965.
Property Features:
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Historic charm blended with modern updates.
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Main Level:
- Living room with Bay windows and west-facing views.
- Formal dining room with a modern chandelier.
- Family room with built-in shelving.
- Updated kitchen with stone countertops, under-cabinet lighting, and new stainless steel appliances (gas range, oven, hood, refrigerator, dishwasher).
- Vintage bathroom with shower over tub.
- Outdoor decking leading to a fenced-in garden.
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Upper Level:
- West-facing bedroom with expansive views of San Francisco, Twin Peaks, and Sutro Tower.
- East-facing bedroom with access to a small deck overlooking the garden.
- Second bathroom (built without permit).
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Lower Level:
- Large unfinished space with ADU potential or room for customization.
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Additional Features:
- Softwood and hardwood flooring on the main level.
- Newly carpeted stairs and engineered wood flooring upstairs.
- Freshly painted interior and decking.
- Basement with washer/dryer.
Location Benefits:
- Prime location on the north slope of Bernal Heights.
- Close to Cortland Street shops, restaurants, and the Mission District.
- Offers stunning west-facing views and a serene garden retreat.